2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited is a Fleet-Only Affair - Photo Gallery

Curiously enough, the golden bowtie decided to make the eigth-gen and all-new ninth-gen Chevrolet Malibu side by side. In the red corner we have the soon-to-go-on-sale 2016 Malibu that utilizes the E2XX platform. In the blue corner lies the Epsilon

Aluminum Versus Steel: Ferrous Fights Back with AHSS

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu for example uses AHSS to allow a four-inch wheelbase stretch while cutting 300 pounds of weight compared to the 2015 model. The 2016 Hyundai Tucson and the 2016 Kia Optima both use significantly more AHSS than the models they

Redesigned Sonata Hybrid: Leader of the pack – or not?

Fusion and Camry also cost a little more, while Kia Optima and Chevrolet Malibu are awaiting makeovers likely to make them more competitive. Price and fuel economy definitely make Hyundai Sonata a competitor. And those fuel stats are interesting in

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Preview

The Malibu sticks with a trio of four-cylinder engine offerings, and in this generation it's reviving the Malibu Hybrid--while essentially swapping out the underwhelming mild-hybrid "eAssist" system for a derivative of the 2016 Chevy Volt gas-electric

Good-looking Mazda 6 draws more glances than sales

But we certainly can't say that about the 2016 Mazda 6, easily the best-looking midsize sedan on the market. Great lines and fine curves cut and swoop subtly, giving the car unusual presence for an economical, family-oriented sedan. So why doesn't the

Current Generation Chevrolet Cruze And Malibu To Live On As Fleet Models?

Cheers & Gears originally reported the fleet-sale move based on the General Motors VIN decoder website, showing a newly minted Chevrolet Malibu Limited and Cruze Limited, both assigned for the 2016 model year. Both Limited trims are said to see a few

2016 Chevrolet Malibu: A fresh start

That the Malibu has been an also ran in the highly competitive midsize sedan segment, and a big disappointment to Chevrolet leadership is no understatement. Despite respectable dynamics, the problems were multiple: bland styling, a snug back seat, and

Consider, though, that the Honda carries a base sticker of about 30 grand, while the Sonata Hybrid starts at $26,825 ($4,500 more than the traditional gas model). Fusion and Camry also cost a little more, while Kia Optima and Chevrolet Malibu are awaiting makeovers likely to make them more competitive. Price and fuel economy definitely make Hyundai Sonata a competitor. Outside of the powertrain, unique wheels and front and rear aero tweaks, the hybrid is much like the standard Sonata. Located under the trunk, the battery pack steals 3 cubes from cargo space, though it’s still fairly generous for a hybrid at 13. 3 cubic feet. As for power, I had no complaints with Sonata’s 2. 0-liter 4-cylinder engine and 38 kW electric motor, which combine for 193 horsepower. Safety features such as high-beam headlight assist, forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic detection, lane-departure warning and blind-spot alert are available, albeit the latter seems rather sensitive. As with the all-gas Sonata, I like the controls that comes with the optional navigation system, the bright 8-inch screen with touch and traditional buttons rather than one of those skittish mouse-like gizmos. On a final note, a plug-in version of the Sonata Hybrid is due out this fall, with an added 9 horsepower on tap and an all-electric range of 24 miles, according to Hyundai. Source: www.bizjournals.com

While North America moves on from the eighth-generation Chevrolet Malibu to enjoy the ninth-generation 2016 Chevrolet Malibu , China receives a heavily reworked 2016 Malibu based on the current platform. Chevrolet says the new styling direction falls in line with the latest “Designed to raise your heartbeat” direction. Combating the limited rear-legroom problem, the 2016 Chinese Malibu has become longer in proportion with clever engineering. China can thank the Aussies for that, as much development on this 2016 Malibu was completed in Oz. Chevrolet calls the headlights up front “eagle eyed” in style, and flow into the signature Chevrolet dual-port grille. The dual-element tail-lamps in the rear are said to have been inspired by the first-generation Chevrolet Malibu. The 2016 Malibu’s engine offerings are familiar to Chinese buyers. Source: gmauthority.com

General Motors will lean heavily on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu to help boost its profits and grow its market share with plans to move more than 250,000 examples of the mid-size sedan a year, Reuters reports. Last year, GM said it will move about 225,000 2016 Malibus a year once the model debuts in New York this coming April. The new Malibu is also expected to deliver $1,500 more profit per car than its predecessor, GM officials told Reuters. If it’s as successful as predicted, the Malibu will play a crucial role in CEO Mary Barra’s plan to achieve 10 percent profit margins and a 20 percent return on capital. The Malibu nameplate has consistently lagged behind segment-leading rivals like the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry, so Chevy will be tasked with convincing buyers their new Malibu is worth a look. That’s what the (new) Malibu has to do. ”. Industry analysts aren’t totally convinced GM can turn the Malibu nameplate into what it wants it to be. LMC Automotive predicts Malibu sales will barely crack 200,000 units in 2016 before dropping back... IHS forecasts Chevy moving about 200,000- to 210,000 Malibus a. Source: gmauthority.com

2016 Volt First Drive Reviews Are Mostly Positive

A limited-access 2016 Volt drive event held for a few publications ... SEE ALSO: Volt Enthusiast Posts First Drive Review of 2016 Chevy Volt Of course the new Volt is also touted as more sporty, estimated to run 0-60 in 8.4 seconds, and here too it came ...

2016 Chevrolet Impala Midnight Edition

For the 2016 model year, the Midnight Edition package will be available on Chevrolet Impala models equipped with either the 2.5-liter four-cylinder or the optional 3.6-liter V-6, but the limited number of 2015 Chevrolet Impala Midnight Edition cars will ...

2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition

And to keep the limited-edition car protected from weather and, more likely, dust, the Z06 C7.R Edition also comes with a matching car cover. Unlike the bare-bones cabin of the C7.R race car, the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition is fully decked out ...

Mazda 6 is a real 'looker' — gets more glances than sales

And the 2016 Mazda 6 is easily the best-looking midsize sedan ... according to Automotive News. Even Chevy's struggling Malibu outperformed it, managing 96,520 sales. Overshadowed as it may be by lesser sedans, the 6 still pops. My metallic gray Grand ...

Chevrolet of Naperville welcomes new 2016 models to showroom

The first three to be displayed in the showroom are the 2016 Chevy Traverse, 2016 Chevy Cruze and 2016 Chevy Malibu. Each of these three vehicles have the advantage over the previous versions by being able to use the latest in-vehicle automotive ...